Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	10 Aug 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chicago IL

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 87. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.